Cryptic crossword clue
Battle relics or hardware So unusual 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ARROWHEADS

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The straight part
We know that "Battle relics" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case battle relics = arrowheads.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ARROWHEADS mean?

ARROWHEADS noun
  1. The pointed part of an arrow.
  2. (symbol) The pointed part of an arrow.
  3. Any plant in the genus Sagittaria.

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